Suspicious An employee from Enrollment Services reported receiving inappropriate phone calls from a caller who claimed to have a daughter attending BYU. When the enrollment services agent attempted to address the caller's questions, the caller went on a rant, sharing a story that included sexually explicit material. The case has been referred to Investigations to determine if the caller can be identified. Enrollment Services will inform the caller to refrain from contacting BYU in the future.
Accident – Hit & Run BYU police were dispatched to Lot 37 for a hit and run. The reporting party stated that her vehicle was hit during a two-hour window. The accident caused the front bumper to be ripped off her vehicle. Officers gathered information and reviewed camera footage but were unable to locate a suspect. The reporting party was provided with the case number for insurance purposes.
Accident An officer was assigned by the Dispatch Center to call a student reporting a vehicle traffic accident east of BYU Parking Lot 254, east of Heritage Halls Buildings 14 & 15. The complainant provided vehicle and driver information for two vehicles and drivers and asked officers to search BYU surveillance camera recordings to see if the collision was captured on camera.
Medical BYU Police, EMS and Provo Fire responded to a medical at the North University Fields when two players collided, hitting each other’s heads. Upon arrival the officer found both patients were conscious and breathing. The patients were treated and evaluated by BYU EMS and Provo Fire personnel. Neither of the patients were transported to the hospital and were subsequently released per BYU EMS protocol
Juvenile Problem An officer responded to the area between the Richards building and the Smith Field House on a report of juveniles riding skateboards in the area, preventing BYU staff from setting up for an event in that area. The juveniles were asked to leave and cooperated with the officer.
Medical An officer responded to the Wilkinson Student Center for a female who had fallen while roller skating. BYU EMS treated the patient and determined that she did not need to be transported. The patient, who lived at Helaman Halls, requested a ride due to still feeling sore from the fall. The officer provided her with a courtesy shuttle.
Suspicious An officer responded to the Richards Building on a report of a suspicious male who was observed in the area during an event. The officer located the individual who appeared to be participating in the event. No crime or suspicious behavior was observed.
Traffic Offense An officer observed four individuals riding electric motorcycles on campus. The officer contacted them and informed them about the laws regarding electric-powered motorcycles. The officer provided a printout of the riding rules and regulations on campus. The individuals stated they were not aware of the laws and agreed to refrain from riding on campus in the future. They were given a verbal warning and were last seen leaving campus on 900 East.
Unsecure Premises A police officer was dispatched to the Indoor Practice Facility when the building's doors were found to be unsecured. Dispatch informed the officer that an event had been scheduled at the IPF until 1 AM; however, the event had ended early.
Welfare Check An officer was dispatched to Helaman Halls regarding a welfare check. The complainant’s friend was out on a date and no longer answering text messages which made them concerned for their welfare. The Officer was able to get in contact with the subject who advised she was fine and did not need any assistance. The Officer contacted the complainant as requested with a disposition.
Abandoned 911 Call BYU police were dispatched to an abandoned 911 call. Dispatch was able to contact the responsible party who advised there was no emergency, and a child had accidentally dialed 911. No action taken.
Medical A BYU student was playing soccer with friends at the IPF when he twisted his ankle. Provo and BYU EMS responded to the scene, assessed the injury and released the patient to a friend.
Found Property An officer was provided a student identification card that was found at a bus stop near campus. The Officer was able to contact the owner of the card and meet with him. The card was provided back to the owner who advised he had just misplaced the card.
Assault BYU Police responded to an active assault occurring at the Y-trailhead. Dispatch informed officers that one individual had subdued another involved in the altercation. When officers arrived on the scene, the suspected offender was taken into custody and treated by Provo Fire and BYU EMS personnel for self-inflicted injuries sustained from hitting his head repeatedly on the ground. Officers ensured the safety of the other involved parties, gathered witness statements, and documented the scene. Based on the suspect's actions of self-harm and his statements, he was transported to the hospital and involuntarily committed by the officers.
Accident An officer was assigned to call a resident of Wymount Terrace about damage to her parked vehicle. The resident stated the rear bumper of her 2011 white colored Nissan Sentra was damaged while parked in one of two parking lots on-campus. The complainant asked that we search the BYU surveillance security camera system to see if the cause of the damage was captured on camera. A request was submitted to BYU Security to search the camera system.
